The Women’s Business Opportunity Office is responsible for administering the certification of MBEs and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE) in Baltimore City.

Eligibility:

A MBE is a business that is owned, operated, and controlled by one or more minority group members who have at least 51% ownership
Candidates have independently owned and operated business
In operation 12 months before applying for certification
Minority or women-owned for at least 12 months before applying for certification; and have an operating office in the Baltimore City Market Area


MBE/WBE Application Process

Firm’s wishing to receive certification as an MBE or WBE should download a MBE/WBE Certification Application or an MBE/WBE Re-Certification Application from



There is no application fee.

Address:

Maryland Department of Transportation
Office of Minority Business Enterprise
7201 Corporate Center Drive
Hanover, MD 21076